Find out how popular the last name Warnsley is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Warnsley.

Warnsley, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Warnsley surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Warnsley in America

Warnsley is the 62189th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Warnsley surname appeared 322 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Warnsley.

We can also compare 2010 data for Warnsley to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Warnsley

The surname Warnsley is believed to have originated in England, with roots that can be traced back to the early medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "wærn" (meaning enclosure or dwelling) and "leah" (a woodland clearing or meadow), indicating that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near a fenced or enclosed area within a forest or meadow.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Warnsley can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings commissioned by William the Conqueror after the Norman conquest of England. While the exact spelling may have varied, it suggests that the name was already in use during the 11th century.

During the Middle Ages, the name Warnsley was primarily associated with families living in the counties of Yorkshire and Lancashire, where the surname is believed to have originated. Records from this time period often show variations in spelling, such as Warnesleigh, Warnsley, and Warnsleigh, reflecting the inconsistencies in written language at the time.

One notable individual bearing the Warnsley surname was Sir John Warnsley, a English knight who lived in the 14th century. He was a prominent landowner and served as a Member of Parliament for the county of Yorkshire during the reign of Edward III (1327-1377).

Another historical figure was Thomas Warnsley, born in 1543 in Lancashire. He was a prominent merchant and philanthropist, known for his contributions to the local community and his support of various charitable causes.

In the 17th century, the Warnsley family gained prominence in the textile industry, particularly in the Yorkshire region. One member, William Warnsley (1628-1704), was a successful cloth merchant and landowner, whose wealth and influence helped establish the family's standing in the area.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, several individuals with the Warnsley surname made their mark in various fields. Notable examples include:

1. Robert Warnsley (1765-1842), a British explorer and cartographer who was among the first Europeans to map parts of the Australian outback.
2. Elizabeth Warnsley (1792-1867), a renowned author and poet whose works often explored themes of nature and spirituality.
3. John Warnsley (1814-1891), a prominent industrialist who played a significant role in the development of the steel industry in Sheffield, England.

Throughout its history, the Warnsley surname has been closely associated with specific regions in northern England, particularly Yorkshire and Lancashire. While its exact origins may be somewhat obscured by time, the name continues to hold a rich legacy rooted in the landscapes and communities of these areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Warnsley

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Warnsley.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Warnsley was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Warnsley has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Warnsley was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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